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The second teaaser of Kannappa was unveiled by the makers today, March 1. The film stars Vishnu Manchu in the lead role, and is all set to hit the screens worldwide on April 25. The big-budget film features cameos by top Indian stars including Akshay Kumar, Mohanlal and Prabhas.

The film was based on Bhakta Kannappa, a follower of Lord Shiva. He was a hunter, a warrior, and an atheist, Thinnadu, who became one of Lord Shiva’s most ardent devotees.

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The one-minute, 25 seconds teaser shows Kannappa’s reason to follow the path of violence to protect his tribe, and shows the circumstances that led him to be the ‘Lord Shiva’s greatest devotee.’

Kannappa teaser also offers glimpses of Akshay, Prabhas and Mohanlal's characters. Akshay plays Lord Shiva and Kajal Aggarwal plays Goddess Parvati, while Mohanlal plays Kirata, and Prabhas will be seen as Rudra. The Baahubali actor stands out with his grand entry.

Watch Kannappa teaser here.

Sharing the second teaser of Kannappa on X, Vishnu wrote, “A journey from warrior to immortal devotee! The legend of #Kannappa begins – Teaser-2 out now!”

‘Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha’ marks the 10th film between Devgn and Tabu. This duo has consistently delivered hits at the box office. Their 2015 crime thriller ‘Drishyam’ debuted with ₹5.8 crore. Its sequel, ‘Drishyam 2,’ directed by Abhishek Pathak in 2022, saw a significant jump, earning ₹15.38 crore on its opening day. The 2017 comedy ‘Golmaal Again,’ directed by Rohit Shetty,fef777.com outperformed both, raking in ₹30 crore on its first day, partly due to its Diwali release. In 2019, the romantic drama ‘De De Pyaar De,’ directed by Akiv Ali, earned ₹8.5 crore, surpassing the opening of ‘Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha.’ Last year, the action thriller ‘Bholaa,’ directed by Devgn and starring both him and Tabu, achieved ₹11 crore on its first day.

A journey from warrior to immortal devotee! The legend of #Kannappa🏹 begins – Teaser-2 out now!https://t.co/WZFQqmmEsg#KannappaTeaser2 #Harharmahadev pic.twitter.com/2q8JeSEoVh

— Vishnu Manchu (@iVishnuManchu) March 1, 2025

Kannappa is said to be made on a grand scale and Vishnu, who has also written the script, is leaving no stone unturned to make the period action film to be a cinematic spectacle. It has been directed by Mukesh Kumar Singh and produced by Vishnu’s father, Mohan Babu’s 24 Frames Factory.

Sheldon Chau has done the cinematography, editing has been taken care by Anthony, and music is given by Stephen Devassy.

Vishnu Manchu sharedczrbet, ''This film is incredibly close to my heart. It brings to life a historical tale that is often referred to as mythology. By Lord Shiva’s blessings, everything has fallen into place, from the breathtaking locations to the incredible star cast. The overwhelming response we received at Cannes was just the beginning, and I am eager for audiences in India to experience this epic on the big screen. This project has been a labour of love, and I believe Kannappa will leave a lasting impact."